Hazard Awareness

1. Question

Where would you expect to see these markers?

On a motorway sign
On a railway bridge
On a large goods vehicle
On a diversion sign

2. Question

What’s the main hazard shown in this picture?

Vehicles turning right
Vehicles doing U-turns
The cyclist crossing the road
Parked cars around the corner

3. Question

Which road user has caused a hazard?

The parked car (arrowed A)
The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)
The moving car (arrowed C)
The car turning (arrowed D)

4. Question

What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do?

Continue at the same speed
Sound the horn
Drive through quickly
Slow down and get ready to stop

5. Question

What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of?

The uneven road surface
Traffic following behind
Doors opening on parked cars
Empty parking spaces

6. Question

What should you expect if you see this sign ahead?

The road will go steeply uphill
The road will go steeply downhill
The road will bend sharply to the left
The road will bend sharply to the right

7. Question

What should you do as you approach this cyclist?

Try to overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction
Flash your headlights at the cyclist
Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn
Rev your engine so the cyclist knows you're following behind

8. Question

Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?

The road surface is poor
The footpath is narrow
The kerbs are high
The view is restricted

9. Question

Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?

Bicycles
Buses
Motorcycles
Cars

10. Question

What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road?

Lorry
Bicycle
Car
Motorcycle

11. Question

What must you do at this junction?

Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly
Stop only if there's traffic on the main road
Stop only if you're turning right

12. Question

What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard?

Ignore the error and stay calm
Flash your lights to show your annoyance
Sound your horn to show your annoyance
Overtake as soon as possible

13. Question

Why should you make allowances for older drivers?

Older drivers are exempt from wearing seat belts
Older drivers can only drive cars that have automatic gearboxes
Older drivers reactions may be slower than other drivers
Older drivers take more risks than other drivers

14. Question

Do you need to plan rest stops when you’re planning a long journey?

Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour
Yes, regular stops help concentration
No, you’ll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible
No, only fuel stops will be needed

15. Question

What should you do if the red lights start flashing as you approach a level crossing?

Go over it quickly
Go over it carefully
Stop before the barrier
Switch on your hazard warning lights

16. Question

You’re approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed?

Brake and stop only for large vehicles
Brake sharply to a stop before looking
Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop
Be prepared to stop for any traffic

17. Question

What should the driver of the red car (arrowed) do?

Wave towards the pedestrians who are waiting to cross
Wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross
Quickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road
Tell the pedestrian in the road she shouldn't have crossed

18. Question

You’re following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there’s a junction just ahead on the right?

Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling
Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction
Accelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction
Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left

19. Question

What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge?

Move out to the centre of the road before going through
Find another route; this one is only for high vehicles
Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road
Move across to the right-hand side before going through

20. Question

Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

They give a wider field of vision
They totally cover blind spots
They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind
They make the traffic behind look bigger

21. Question

You’re on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it’s showing this sign?

Cautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side
Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway
Use the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally
Approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry

22. Question

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

Flash your lights to alert the driver
Sound your horn before overtaking
Overtake on the left if there's room
Stay behind and don't overtake

23. Question

What’s the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of?

Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision
The black car may stop suddenly
The bus may move out into the road
Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right

24. Question

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

A broken-down vehicle
A school bus
An ice-cream van
A private ambulance

25. Question

What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street?

Glare from the sun
Lack of road markings
Children running out between vehicles
Large goods vehicles

26. Question

What’s the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

The cyclist may move to the left and dismount
The cyclist may swerve into the road
The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle
The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road

27. Question

A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?

Stop and take a break
Shout abusive language
Gesture to them with your hand
Follow them, flashing your headlights

28. Question

How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures?

At a reduced speed
At the speed limit
In the centre of the road
With headlights on dipped beam

29. Question

Why should you slow down as you approach this hazard?

Because of the level crossing
Because it’s hard to see to the right
Because of approaching traffic
Because of animals crossing

30. Question

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

To restrict the flow of traffic
To warn of oncoming traffic
To help you select the correct lane in good time
To prevent you from changing lanes

31. Question

Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous?

Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions
Traffic can overtake on the left
Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

32. Question

What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway?

An ambulance
A fire engine
A doctor on call
A tractor

33. Question

What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?

Go ahead
Stop
Turn left
Turn right

34. Question

Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop?

There's a zebra crossing ahead
There are driveways on the left
People may cross the road in front of it
The road surface will be slippery

35. Question

Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

On a single carriageway
On a one-way street
Approaching a junction
Travelling up a long hill

36. Question

How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive or ride?

Your ability to judge speed will be reduced
Your confidence will be reduced
Your reactions will be faster
Your awareness of danger will be improved

37. Question

What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

Traffic lights ahead
Edge of the carriageway
Footpath on the left
Cycle path

38. Question

You’re driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

Both half-barriers down
A steady amber light
One half-barrier down
Twin flashing red lights

39. Question

You’re behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?

Try to move off before the cyclist
Allow the cyclist time and room
Turn right but give the cyclist room
Tap your horn and drive through first

40. Question

You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?

Check your right mirror
Move up closer to the car ahead
Move out to the right
Check for bicycles on your left

41. Question

Why should you reduce your speed here?

A staggered junction is ahead
A low bridge is ahead
The road surface changes ahead
The road narrows ahead

42. Question

What might you expect to happen in this situation?

Traffic will move into the right-hand lane
Traffic speed will increase
Traffic will move into the left-hand lane
Traffic won't need to change position

43. Question

You’re driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?

The two right lanes are open
The two left lanes are open
Traffic in the left lanes should stop
Traffic in the right lanes should stop

44. Question

You’re invited to a pub lunch. What should you do if you know that you’ll have to drive in the evening?

Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks
Don't drink any alcohol at all
Have some milk before drinking alcohol
Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks

45. Question

What will become more expensive after you’ve been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

Road fund licence
Insurance premiums
Vehicle test certificate
Driving licence

46. Question

What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?

Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home
Drive home carefully and slowly
Go home by public transport
Wait a short while and then drive home

47. Question

What should you do about driving if you’ve been taking medicine that causes drowsiness?

Only drive if your journey is necessary
Drive on quiet roads
Ask someone to come with you
Avoid driving and check with your doctor

48. Question

What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving?

Only drive if someone is with you
Avoid driving on motorways
Get someone else to drive
Never drive at more than 30 mph

49. Question

What must you do if your ability to drive is impaired during a period of illness?

See your doctor each time before you drive
Take smaller doses of any medicines
Stop driving until you're fit to drive again
Take all your medicines with you when you drive

50. Question

What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while you’re driving?

Stop and rest as soon as possible
Turn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable
Close the car windows to help you concentrate
Continue with your journey but drive more slowly

51. Question

What should you do if you become tired while you’re driving on a motorway?

Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers
Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest
Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume
Close all your windows and set the heating to warm

52. Question

You’re about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

Wait until you're fit and well before driving
Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches
Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey
Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly

53. Question

What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?

Eat a large meal before driving
Take regular refreshment breaks
Play loud music in the car
Complete the journey without stopping

54. Question

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?

Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving
Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving
Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving
Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving

55. Question

You’re driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you’ve taken the wrong route?

Reverse out of the road
Turn around in a side road
Continue and find another route
Reverse into a driveway

56. Question

What will be a serious distraction while you’re driving?

Looking at road maps
Switching on your demister
Using your windscreen washers
Looking in your door mirror

57. Question

What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway?

Move to the opposite side of the road
Drive through as you have priority
Sound your horn and be prepared to stop
Speed up and drive through quickly

58. Question

You’ve been involved in an argument that’s made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Open a window
Turn on your radio
Have an alcoholic drink
Calm down

59. Question

You’re driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

There's a broken white line in the centre
There are solid white lines on either side
There are roadworks ahead of you
There are no footpaths

60. Question

You’ve just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply?

Sound the horn
Brake firmly
Keep a safe gap
Flash your lights

61. Question

You’re about to drive your car. What should you do if you can’t find the glasses you need to wear?

Drive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads
Borrow a friend’s glasses and use those
Drive home at night, so that the lights will help you
Find a way of getting home without driving

62. Question

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

It improves judgement skills
It increases confidence
It leads to faster reactions
It increases concentration

63. Question

Why should you check the information leaflet before taking any medicine?

Drug companies want customer feedback on their products
You may have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
Some types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely
The medicine you take may affect your hearing

64. Question

You need glasses to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

Only in bad weather conditions
Whenever you're driving
When you think it's necessary
Only at night time

65. Question

Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult?

Half-moon
Round
Bifocal
Tinted

66. Question

What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate?

Drugs
Busy roads
Tinted windows
Weather conditions

67. Question

What must you do if your eyesight has become very poor and you’re no longer able to meet the driver’s eyesight requirements?

Tell the driver licensing authority
Tell your doctor
Tell the police
Tell your optician

68. Question

When should you use hazard warning lights?

When you're double-parked on a two-way road
When your direction indicators aren't working
When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop
When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

69. Question

You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted?

Stay well back and wait to see if anything comes
Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly
Stop and apply the parking brake even if the road is clear
Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

70. Question

You’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use ‘kick down’?

To engage cruise control
To accelerate quickly
To brake progressively
To improve fuel economy

71. Question

What should you do if it’s raining and you’re following this lorry on a motorway?

Allow a two-second separation gap
Switch your headlights onto main beam
Move into a lane that has less spray
Be aware of spray reducing your vision

72. Question

You’re driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating?

A vehicle overtaking you
Mud on the road
The road getting narrower
Pedestrians walking towards you

73. Question

What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing?

Slow down, keeping a safe separation distance
Accelerate past the vehicles in the left-hand lane
Pull up on the left-hand verge
Move across and continue in the right-hand lane

74. Question

When may you use hazard warning lights?

When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead
When you're double-parked on a two-way road
When your direction indicators aren't working
When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

75. Question

You’re waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you’re joining?

Looking for traffic behind you
Reflections of traffic in windows
Making eye contact with other road users
Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

76. Question

What must you do if poor health affects your driving?

Inform your local police
Avoid using motorways
Always drive accompanied
Inform the licensing authority

77. Question

Why should the junction on the left be kept clear?

To allow vehicles to enter and emerge
To allow the bus to reverse
To allow vehicles to make a U-turn
To allow vehicles to park

78. Question

What should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you’re driving on a motorway?

Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep
Open a window and stop as soon as it’s safe and legal
Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner
Slow down and let other drivers overtake

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